Elder Abuse Attorney

Joel R. Bryant is a founding partner of Bryant Dieringer Wilson, LLP, with offices in San Diego. Joel is recognized as one of San Diego’s top litigation attorneys handling nursing home abuse, personal injury, financial elder abuse, and will and trust fraud cases. Joel was one of the first attorneys in San Diego to specialize in prosecuting civil and probate actions for financial elder abuse, and is one of the few attorneys experienced and successful in both nursing home abuse and financial elder abuse litigation. Such experience allows Joel to quickly identify medical issues and track financial fraud in either civil court or probate court.

Extensive Trial Experience

Joel R. Bryant has extensive trial experience and enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the legal community as an aggressive and compassionate advocate for his clients. Joel’s breadth of experience provides him a unique perspective which translates into superior results for his clients. Notably, Joel has received Consumer Attorneys of San Diego’s Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award and several President’s Awards for Excellence. Joel Bryant served as president of Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD) in 2011, and was on its board of directors for 12 years. Joel is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, that organization’s highest legal rating for ethical standards and legal ability. Joel has been selected to San Diego Super Lawyers in Elder Law each year for the last 15 years, and was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2026 as one of San Diego’s Top 50 lawyers.